Ohio Issue 1 Archives

Early Votes Cast in Ohio August Election Are Blowing Expectations Out of the Water

As Ohioans decide on Issue 1, there’s been a five-fold increase in early voters and absentee ballots cast compared to the last August election

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal July 24, 2023August 3, 2023

News & Views

Issue 1 Sees High Early Turnout — and High Stakes

David Niven, a University of Cincinnati political science professor and expert on gerrymandering, said there’s nothing normal about this election.

by Madeline Fening July 23, 2023September 29, 2024

News & Views

LaRose Said Issue 1 Would Help Prevent Corruption. But It Could Make It Even Worse

A gerrymandered legislature, beholden to special interests, would have unequal power over voters

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 20, 2023November 26, 2023

News & Views

Video: New Anti-Issue 1 Ad Features Creepy Republicans In Your Bedroom

“Republicans are obsessed with telling every Ohioan what they can and cannot do in their own bedroom,” said Joe Jacobson, director of the Progress Action Fund.

by Madeline Fening July 17, 2023July 29, 2025

News & Views

The Aug. 8 Election Could Decide Abortion Laws in Ohio; Keep These Dates in Mind

Early voting for Issue 1 starts July 11

by Madeline Fening July 7, 2023August 3, 2023

News & Views

Proposed Ohio Constitutional Amendment Backed by Facebook Founders Would Reform Sentencing for Nonviolent, Low-Level Drug Offenders

BJ ColangeloAugust 23, 2018August 17, 2023

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